Vice-president, Strategic Asset Allocation - Waterloo, Canada - Equitable CA

Equitable CA

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Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential.

Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff.

Join Equitable today.

Position Title:
Vice-President, Strategic Asset Allocation

Reports To:
Executive Vice-President, Chief Investment Officer

Department:
Strategic Asset Allocation

Term:
Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements:
This is a hybrid role.

You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month.

You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity:
Equitable is growing We are looking to for a Vice-President, Strategic Asset Allocation to join our Investments team.

This role will be responsible for the strategic asset allocation and the development of portfolio strategy for the general funds of Equitable and investment participating products.

Additionally, they will be responsible for the management of the principal investment risks in the general account, including interest rate and equity risk.

Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area's and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024

What you will be doing:

Strategic asset allocation develop quantitative models to optimize the asset allocation strategy for the general funds and investment participating products, using asset valuation and portfolio optimization models, in conjunction with a strong understanding of insurance liabilities
Quantitative Research working in conjunction with functional asset class managers, provide quantitative perspectives for the asset categories
Risk Management develop and use financial modeling and management tools including stochastic modeling, to manage and appropriate hedge interest rate, equity, credit and other investment risks, ensuring compliance with company risk tolerances and providing superior investment performance over the mid and long term
Provides leadership across investment division particularly with public and private portfolio management with regards to asset allocation and risk management
Responsible for ensuring informational integrity with models to ensure ongoing effectiveness
Responsible for measurement and managing the interest rate risk in the portfolios as assessed by the Asset/Liability model
Responsible for contributing to asset performance and market risk analysis for the development of insurance products
Significant contributor to the development of Investment division overall strategy

What you will bring:

Degree in Actuarial Science / Commerce / Economics or Math / Computer Science
Chartered Financial Analyst and/or FSA
Experience with and thorough understanding of portfolio management and investment products across all asset classes such as fixed income, credit, equities and derivative instruments
Experience with and thorough understanding of financial modeling and management including stochastic modeling and hedging
Excellent relationship skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels across the business
Experience developing quantitative models from theoretical to implementation phases including advanced quantitative models for asset valuation, and portfolio optimization
Knowledge of Bloomberg
10+ years of investment experience with an institutional asset manager
Conscientious attitude toward model and process designs to mitigate risks of inappropriate investment decisions
Experience with Derivatives
Financial Risk Management designation an asset
Objectoriented programming languages such as C/C++, Python,.NET, Java etc. an asset

What's in it for you:

A healthy worklife balance with employee wellness top of mind
Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and companypaid benefits program
An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
Tuition support and specialized program assistance
An onsite, fullservice cafeteria with a variety of daily options
Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to: